Birthdate: February 3, 1809
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Died: November 4, 1847
Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer and musician of the early Romantic period, is known for his diverse contributions to various musical genres. His notable works include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music, and chamber music. Some of his most famous compositions include the overture for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Italian and Scottish symphonies, oratorios like St. Paul and Elijah, the Violin Concerto, the String Octet, and the melody in “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Mendelssohn’s successful career in Germany was distinguished by a revival of interest in Bach’s music and a distinct conservative musical style that set him apart from his contemporaries. His legacy as a popular Romantic composer has been re-evaluated over time.
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